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New refrigeration transport qualifications

A suite of new unit standards have been developed for the New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning to recognise skills needed to control the systems used in road vehicles and truck and shipping containers.

Competenz product portfolio manager Peter Ferguson says the new unit standards were developed in conjunction with the industry to bridge gaps in learning.

“Working together with industry experts to plug the gaps has resulted in a well-rounded programme of training that covers all disciplines within the industry.”

Competenz has also taken the opportunity to overhaul the commercial refrigeration unit standards, developing better structure and clarity.

Ferguson says Competenz will be making continuous improvements to ensure the qualifications remain relevant and keep learners up to date with changes in technology, methodology and refrigerants.

The below unit standards are available now and can be written into training plans.